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Saturday, April 13, 2013  Updated with video; Residents should not be alarmed to see smoke in the area.

Wednesday, August 22, 2012  Updated with video; Code Enforcement Director Mike Tilson asked the city commission for more money to conduct demolitions of dilapidated houses.

Saturday, June 09, 2012  Updated with video; Early demolition stages have begun for a blighted Albany structure that's been a topic of debate for years.

Friday, June 08, 2012  Updated with video; An Albany eyesore that's been the subject of debate for years is finally in the process of coming down.

Thursday, May 24, 2012  Mayor Dorothy Hubbard held a press conference this morning in her office to issue a Call to Service so everyone can join together to clean up our city

Tuesday, May 01, 2012  Updated with video; The Albany City Commission will have to make cuts if they want to stay financially in the clear.

Friday, April 27, 2012  Updated with video; Sixteen new Albany Fire Fighters got a chance to test out the Albany Fire Department's new self contained breathing apparatus.

Friday, February 03, 2012  Updated with video; The Albany Fire Department gets to train in real life situation and help the city at the same time.

Friday, October 14, 2011  City officials say neighbors are glad to see the crime-ridden buildings gone and another blighted area cleaned up.

Wednesday, September 21, 2011  Rhema Word Cathedral is looking to expand.

Wednesday, July 27, 2011  A business location consulting group says Albany has a great quality of life, higher education, transportation and downtown area.

Wednesday, May 12, 2010  Plant pathologists are already recommending farmers and gardeners take steps to avoid another outbreak of late blight. The disease destroyed millions of dollars worth of tomatoes in the eastern U.S. last summer.

Tuesday, April 20, 2010  City commissioner Chris Pike is suggesting the City take advantage of a land bank and other programs when dealing with blighted properties.

Thursday, March 04, 2010  Code and law enforcement are targeting smaller areas where there are vacant and dilapidated properties in East Albany.

Tuesday, November 17, 2009  Code Enforcement went before the City Commission Tuesday to ask for money to demolish more dilapidated structures.